Job Description
Job Summary
The Accountant will be responsible for managing all financial data and information for preparation of periodic and year-end reports. The role is primarily operational and will include daily review of processes to ensure information/reports generated are representative of actual transactions.
Job Details
- Prepare periodic and accurate financial statements required for external reporting.
- Collects and analyzes financial data.
- Actively involved in development of corporate budget and financial forecasts for the company and ensure the planning process supports the business.
- Monitors and tracks implementation of the approved budgets and generates monthly performance reports.
- Performs variance analysis of actual against budget, proposes and drives the implementation of corrective performance improvement actions.
- Ensures that all reporting is in compliance with internal procedures and regulations and meets IFRS reporting regulations and guidelines.
- Consolidates entries and accounts to be utilized in financial statements.
- Prepares internal reports as required to support management decision-making.
- Be acquainted with developments in accounting rules and regulations and makes recommendations on improvements in the company policy and implementation of controls.
- Responsible for establishing the tax/other regulatory reporting system and ensuring that the relevant taxes are properly accounted for, reports are accurately drawn-up and relevant returns are made to the responsible tax authorities in accordance with the laws.
- Develop strategies that work to minimise financial risks.
- Analyses market trends and competitors and recommend the best courses of action to management.
- Performs controllership duties to ensure the integrity and efficiency of the balance sheet.
- Research the technical accounting issues on the HMIS for resolution and compliance.
- Any other tasks assigned.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance
- ACCA, ACA, CIMA, CIPFA or otherfinance related qualifications.
- Minimum of 5years’ broad experience in finance.